Job Description:
Job Title:                       Director IV - Early Childhood and Parents as Teachers
Department:                  Early Childhood
Pay Grade:                     A150
FLSA Status:                  Exempt
Reports to:                     Executive Director of Elementary Learning
 
GENERAL PURPOSE
This position is responsible for directing early childhood programs and services; providing information and serving as a resource to others; achieving defined objectives by planning, evaluating, developing, implementing and maintaining services in compliance with established guidelines; and serving as a member of the leadership team.
 

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
Education and Experience

• Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Educational Administration or Educational Leadership (minimum requirement.)
• Minimum of five (5) years of job related experience with increasing levels of responsibility is required.

 
Certificates, Licenses and Other Special Requirements

• Must have a Missouri Teaching Certificate, Early Childhood Certification and Administrator’s Credentials.
• Must have a Tuberculosis Clearance
• Must pass an ISLLC exam.
• Must pass a Criminal Background Clearance.
• Possession of a valid Driver’s License, with evidence of insurability.

 
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: pertinent laws, codes, policies, and/or regulations; personnel processes; standard business practices; teaching strategies; working with families; and stages of child development.
• Knowledge of algebra and/or geometry; review and interpret highly technical information, write technical materials, and/or speak persuasively to implement desired actions; and analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions.
• Skill to perform multiple, technical tasks with a need to routinely upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions.
• Skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job, including: operating standard office equipment including utilizing pertinent software applications; planning and managing projects and programs; overseeing program financial activities; developing effective working relationships; preparing and maintaining accurate records; and administering personnel policies and procedures; and coordinating with other agencies.
• Ability to schedule a number of activities, meetings, and/or events; gather, collate, analyze and/or classify data; to ensure the effective and efficient operation of the Department and programs.
• Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals under a wide variety of circumstances.
• Ability to analyze issues, data, create action plans and ensure that success of Department and District strategic objectives.
• Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to apply critical thinking/problem solving to improve work processes.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality; set priorities; meet deadlines and schedules; work with detailed information; and adapt to changing priorities.
• Ability to set high expectations for self and others; set and monitor progress toward goals; and utilize and offer effective feedback to continuously improve.
• Ability to work as part of a team; adapt to changing priorities; and apply logical processes and analytical skills.

ALL APPLICANTS MUST GO TO WWW.SPS.ORG TO APPLY IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED.

THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF SPRINGFIELD R-12 IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER PARTICIPATING IN THE E-VERIFY PROGRAM.